Apollo Press 77V10501 Installation guide

Brand: Apollo Press

Model: 77V10501

Type: Installation guide

Conbraco Industries Inc. Pageland S.C. 29728 Telephone (704) 847-9191 Apollovalves.com

I893900 REV. E

APOLLOPRESS

BALL VALVE

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE GUIDE

INSTALLATION

APOLLOPRESS

ball valves are bi-directional and are a quick, convenient way to connect copper pipe. They are compatible

with all standard press tools and jaws. They may be installed in vertical or horizontal pipe runs without regard to flow direction

and without regard to stem orientation. All APOLLOPRESS

ball valves have EPDM seals and are designed for operating

temperatures between 0°F to 250°F

Note: Special considerations must be taken with respect to pipe line expansions and contractions and the media expansions

and contractions within the piping system. Adequate clearance for the press tools must also be considered when planning an

installation.

Preparing the Tube

Cut the desired length of tubing using a tubing cutter squarely. De-burr the inside and outside diameter of the tube with a

rounded file or de-burring tool. Clean the tube of all dirt, oil, grease or foreign matter.

Inserting the Tube

Make sure that the O-ring seals are in place and free of dirt, oil, grease or other foreign matter. Insert the tube into the valve

using a twisting motion. Make sure that the tube is fully inserted until it stops.

Warning: Do no lubricate the seal in the valve with petroleum based

lubricants as this will cause damage to the O-rings.

Pressing the Valve

1. Place open jaws around valve connection. Make sure the contour

of the jaw set is properly aligned with the seal bead of the valve

connection

2. Actuate press tool. The pressing cycle takes 4-8 seconds,

depending on the press tool. Once a press cycle begins, and the

rollers contact the jaw arms, the tool will lock-on and automatically

complete the press cycle.

3. Press jaw arms to pen jaw set. If tool malfunctions, please refer to

specific tool operator’s manual.

4. Remove the press tool and jaw connection.

Caution: Jaw set must be square to the tube and properly aligned with the

contour of the valve. Inspect the press tool to verify it is in good working

condition. Inspect the ring/jaw sets and verify that they are clean and do

not display excessive wear. For battery operated units verify that the

battery has an adequate charge. Most quality press tools require re-

calibration after 32,000 cycles. See press tool manufacture’s operating

instructions.

Warning: To avoid pinch point injury, keep hands and fingers away from

jaws. Avoid sharp edges the may have formed on the valves during the

pressing operation.

Inspecting the Connection

1. Check the valve and confirm the presence of the press mark.

2. Inspect the press connection for the following: Misaligned tubes,

tubes not fully inserted, check depth marks, loose connection,

incorrect jaw alignment with the fitting.

3. If one or more of these problems are found, then a new section of

tubing and a new valve will have to be prepared, inserted and

pressed.

4. Test the system for leaks in accordance with normal practice and

local codes.

Conbraco Industries Inc. Pageland S.C. 29728 Telephone (704) 847-9191 Apollovalves.com

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

Press cycles

produced are

not complete.

Wrong jaw set or press ring for the

tube size or material.

Install correct jaw set.

The jaw set or ring was not square

to the tube.

Redo the joint with new tube and

valve and make sure that the jaw set

or ring is square to the valve.

Jaw contour was not aligned with

the valve contour.

Redo the joint with new tube and

valve and make sure that the jaw set

or ring is square to the valve.

The jaw set or ring has exceeded life

expectations and may have failed.

If cracked, replace old jaw set with a

new jaw set and redo the joint using

a new tube and valve.

Excessively large

or sharp fins

present at press

joint parting line

where jaw or

ring tips come

together.

Copper material build-up on jaws or

rings in the contoured profile area

near jaw or ring tips.

Clean jaw sets or rings in the

contoured area using metal

polishing pads such as Scotch-Brite®.

Refer to the press tool's

maintenance section for proper

instructions

Excessively worn or damaged jaw

sets or rings.

Discard jaws or press ring and

replace with a new jaw set.

Jaws stick to

valve excessively

after completing

joint.

Copper material build-up on jaws or

rings in the contoured profile area

near jaw or ring tips.

Clean jaw sets or rings in the

contoured area using metal

polishing pads such as Scotch-Brite®.

Refer to the press tool's

maintenance section for proper

instructions

OPERATION

The valve handle is marked showing proper rotation direction for “ON” and “OFF” positions. Standard rotation is clockwise for

“OFF” (closed) and counterclockwise for “ON” (open).

MAINTENANCE

Normal stem packing wear can be compensated for by tightening the packing gland nut. The top nut and the lever

may need to be removed for easy access to the packing nut. Tighten the packing nut clockwise in 1/8 turn increments until

observed leakage stops. (Packing wrench part number H371400 is available to ease this operation.) Reinstall the handle

and handle nut after adjustment.

FOR NON-LEAD FREE VALVES: It is illegal to use this product in the United States for potable water services

(water intended for human consumption).

FOR LEAD FREE VALVES: This product complies with U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Suitable for potable

water applications intended for human consumption.

Apollo Press 77V10501 Installation guide

Apollo Press 77V10501 Installation guide

Apollo Press 77V10501 Installation guide

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